Movies and TV Shows Casting in Kentucky

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Movies and TV shows casting in Kentucky

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.

Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Kentucky, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.

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'The Bra League'

- Project type: scripted show
- Roles:
--- Abbey Andersen (lead, female, 23-38)
- Average hourly rate: $25
- Casting locations: Lexington
- Learn more about the scripted show here

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'Unwritten'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Lily (day player, female, 8-14)
--- Stacy (supporting, female, 30-45)
--- Spencer (supporting, male, 18-22)
- Average hourly rate: $50
- Casting locations: Newport
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Progeny,' Lead Roles - Nationwide Casting'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Emily Keith (lead, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $37
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'Lowball'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Mary Ann (lead, 18-30)
--- Ann (supporting, female, 20-35)
- Average hourly rate: $75
- Casting locations: nationwide
- Learn more about the feature film here

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'This Is My Body'

- Project type: documentary
- Roles:
--- Documentary Subject (lead, female, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, trans female, trans male, 21-100)
--- Intimacy Coordinator (crew)
--- Second Camera Op (crew)
- Average hourly rate: $100
- Casting locations: Cincinnati, Ohio; Cleveland, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the documentary here

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'Octarine'

- Project type: short film
- Roles:
--- Emma (day player, female, 10-16)
--- Eileen Rye (lead, female, 18-35)
--- Fang (lead, non-binary, 18-35)
- Average hourly rate: $56
- Casting locations: St. Louis, Missouri
- Learn more about the short film here

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'Big City Lover'

- Project type: feature film
- Roles:
--- Miranda (supporting, female, 25-35)
--- Brian Marshmallow (lead, male, 38-48)
--- Dangerous Man 1 (day player, male, 33-50)
- Average hourly rate: $19
- Casting locations: Chicago, Illinois
- Learn more about the feature film here